65 Best Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas and Pictures 2022

For something a little more muted than the traditional red and green holiday palette, skip the red. Instead, pair plenty of white baubles with additional decor in soft shades of green.

Get the tutorial at A Pumpkin and a Princess.

SHOP GREEN ORNAMENTS

For a tree with plenty of shimmer and shine, fill branches with gold metallic accents, like ornaments and ribbon. Then, for the finishing touch, tuck in a few fresh flowers.

Get the tutorial at Design Dazzle.

SHOP GOLD ORNAMENTS

Don’t cramp a small space with a monstrous fir—you can pull off a similarly festive vibe with a simple potted tree wrapped in craft paper, trimmed with wooden accents, and assembled in a sweet vignette.

Get the tutorial at The Merry Thought.

SHOP WOODEN GARLAND

Here’s a fun Christmas tradition to start this year: Craft mini trees for each of your children’s bedrooms to infuse their space with holiday spirit filled with personality.

Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.

SHOP WHITE RIBBON

Though not your typical holiday color scheme, this muted tree fits right in amongst all of your favorite trimmings.

Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth.

SHOP GOLD ORNAMENTS

If your goal is to go truly out-of-the-box this year, swap the traditional evergreen for a bright and cheerful cascade of sunflowers wrapped in a black-and-white plaid ribbon.

Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.

SHOP RIBBON

It doesn’t get more unique than this: An artificial white tree with contrasting baubles in a bold purple and a punny DIY typographic garland.

Get the tutorial at The Paper Mama.

SHOP PURPLE ORNAMENTS

Another minimalistic idea with big pay-off that’s perfectly suited for small spaces. Simply dry orange slices and string them from evergreen branches propped in an amber vase.

Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.

SHOP AMBER VASE

If you’re the more is more type, you’ll love this professionally-decorated tree. Each and every branch is filled with festive red and white accents.

Get the tutorial at Design Dazzle.

SHOP CHECKERED RIBBON

Infuse your holiday with a touch of whimsy by assembling a tree made completely of pastel-colored balloons.

Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth.

SHOP BALLOONS

Regardless what color ornaments you choose, this is an easy decorating idea with big payoff.

Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.

SHOP ORNAMENTS

A sparse, slim Charlie Brown-type tree doesn’t look quite so bare when covered in silver tinsel and colorful ornaments.

Get the tutorial at Aww Sam.

SHOP ARTIFICIAL TREE

Create a magical indoor winter wonderland by liberally placing tufts of fluffy poly-fil fiber throughout the entire tree.

Get the tutorial at Craftberrybush.

SHOP POLY-FIL

Shades of green and gold shine bright against a white tree. The look strikes a lovely balance between modern and traditional holiday decor.

Get the tutorial at Inspired By Charm.

SHOP GREEN ORNAMENTS

Such a fun holiday idea for a little one’s room. (The ornaments are attached with Velcro so you can move them around!)

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.

SHOP FELT FABRIC

Make your Christmas extra bright this year by adding light-up marquee letters to your tree. You can spell out something simple like “joy” or “cheer” or decorate with the first letter of your last name—just choose letters in varying sizes.

Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.

SHOP MARQUEE LETTERS

How can you not feel happy looking at this tree? A mix of vintage ornaments feel especially right when paired with a metallic tinsel tree.

Get the tutorial at Inspired By Charm.

SHOP TINSEL TREES

Fluffy white feathers lend softness and visual interest to an otherwise classically decorated tree. (We also love that they sort of mimic snow!)

Get the tutorial at Jeweled Interiors.

SHOP WHITE FEATHERS

Swap out traditional yellow gold in favor of rosy metallic accents for a sweet and modern vibe. (And don’t forget to coordinate your gift wrap to match!)

Get the tutorial at Parties for Pennies.

SHOP ROSE GOLD RIBBON

The best part of this cute macrame DIY from the taleneted Lia Griffith? The shelves make it easy to change up the look. Keep it simple with candles and greenery as she did here or pepper in glittery accents for added drama.

Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.

SHOP MACRAME CORD

Sometimes, more is more—and this stunning tree proves it. You can hardly even see the tree’s branches thanks to a generous mix of silver, bronze, and green ornaments and wooden accents.

Get the tutorial at A Pumpkin and a Princess.

SHOP METALLIC ORNAMENTS

Channel winter wonderland vibes wherever you are with a flocked pencil tree adorned with cute wooden ornaments and rustic accents. (And glitter. Don’t forget the glitter.)

Get the tutorial at Inspired By Charm.

SHOP WOODEN ORNAMENTS

How fun is this chalkboard-inspired tree from the Crafted Sparrow? We love the pops of turquoise and how the overall look pairs with her light grey walls.

Get the tutorial at Crafted Sparrow.

SHOP CHALKBOARD ORNAMENTS

Christmas trees don’t have to be all glitter and gold. The Star Wars mega fan in your life will be delighted by this DIY tree inspired by the beloved film franchise.

Get the tutorial at Jennifer Perkins.

SHOP WHITE TREES

Trimmed in vintage bottle brush trees and Putz houses, this darling tree packs a nostalgic punch. A white tree is a must for pulling off the look (the decorations just wouldn’t pop as much against green.)

Get the tutorial at Lolly Jane.

SHOP BOTTLE BRUSH TREES

This tree couldn’t be more fun with its candy colored- palette, treat-inspired trimmings, and gummy bear “star.”

Get the tutorial at Lines Across.

SHOP CANDY ORNAMENTS

Go for the gold this Christmas with a monochromatic metallic theme. It’ll work with any interior style, from minimal to traditional and everything in between.

Get the tutorial at Sugar and Charm.

SHOP GOLD TREES

Woodsy trimmings, like pine cones, acorns, and a snowy garland pair with pops of red to set a whimsical winter wonderland scene.

Get the tutorial at Maison de Pax.

SHOP PINE CONES

Blue and white is always a good idea—even at Christmas! Anyone can pull of the look, but the non-traditional palette works especially well with coastal-inspired decor.

Get the tutorial at Making Home Base.

SHOP BLUE ORNAMENTS

Put memories of Christmas’ past to work by printing favorite photos in black and white and using them to trim your tree.

Get the tutorial at Bless ‘Er House.

SHOP PHOTO PAPER

Black isn’t a hue you see often in holiday decorating, but we love the way this buffalo check garland ups the cozy factor of this otherwise traditionally decorated tree.

Get the tutorial at Wood Grain Cottage.

SHOP PLAID RIBBON

A moose-printed garland, tree stump tree stand, and cute forest critters make for a woodsy display perfect for the nature lover.

Get the tutorial at Decor Asylum.

SHOP ANIMAL ORNAMENTS

Have a green artificial tree that’s seen better days? Give it the DIY flocked treatment like April from the blog House By Hoff did to create this coastal-inspired tree.

Get the tutorial at House By Hoff.

SHOP SNOW SPRAY

This snow-covered tree brings a bit of childhood whimsy thanks to a selection of plush trimmings, twinkle lights, and a chunky yarn garland.

Get the tutorial at Nesting With Grace.

SHOP PLUSH ORNAMENTS

This colorful tree makes a strong statement but actually couldn’t be easier to put together. Simply buy or make pom-poms in a mix of sizes and attach them to your tree. Lights are optional.

Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth.

SHOP YARN

Add midcentury appeal to your home this Christmas by decking out your tree in an assortment of vintage Shiny Brite ornaments. These happy-hued collectibles will never steer you wrong.

Get the tutorial at House By Hoff.

SHOP VINTAGE SHINY BRITES

A mix of navy blue ornaments pop against a metallic backdrop. Blogger Tamara Anka even goes so far as to match her living room decor to her tree decorations.

Get the tutorial at Citrine Living.

SHOP NAVY ORNAMENTS

If you prefer more of a quiet, clean aesthetic, a Scandanavian-inspired tree might be the holiday look for you. To pull it off, opt for a sparse, natural-looking tree and outfit it minimally in lights and ornaments.

Get the tutorial at Danielle Witte.

SHOP STRING LIGHTS

What’s sweeter than a tree decked out in all things ice cream? (We especially love this idea for a kid’s room!)

Get the tutorial at Melodrama.

SHOP PINK TREES